{"id":7897,"date":"2022-12-21T11:46:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T18:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/?page_id=7897"},"modified":"2024-02-21T17:46:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T00:46:39","slug":"domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/services\/domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Domestic Violence Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you are in a relationship inflicted with domestic violence, JacksonWhite can help you get out. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Contact our team as soon as possible so we can determine if you qualify to get an order of protection against your abuser. Our experienced family law attorneys can help make sure you and your family is protected from abuse moving forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Everyone deserves a relationship that is free from domestic violence.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Arizona defines domestic violence as a criminal act of abuse by one household or family member against another. Despite the terminology, not all acts of domestic violence are violent in nature. Domestic violence abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, or economic control. Common examples of crimes of domestic violence include assault and battery, criminal trespass, threatening, disorderly conduct, kidnapping, and witness intimidation.<\/p>

At JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law, we understand the turmoil you may be experiencing as a victim of domestic violence. Our Arizona family law attorneys are here to help you understand your rights and protect your interests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In Arizona, a relationship must exist between the parties involved for any assault or threats to be considered domestic violence. This means that your relationship to the abuser must be a spouse or former spouse, current or former sexual or romantic partner, a current or former cohabitant, a relative by blood or marriage, a co-parent, or a blood relative of someone who is or was formally in a relationship or cohabitant of the abuser.<\/p>

If you are the victim of domestic violence, you have the right to take action against your abuser. If you are in imminent danger, contact 911 immediately. If you are not in immediate danger and would like to take legal action to protect yourself and your family from domestic violence, you can request an order of protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you are experiencing domestic violence, you have the right to request a protective order from the courts. A protective order is a document that orders the abuser to not contact you and to prevent the continuation of abusive behavior. There are five main types of protective orders in Arizona, including:<\/p>